> > > > Hello, > > > I just bought a nforce2-MCT board, an asus a7n8x deluxe. It performs > > > > well with the intel8x0 module, but I notice the lack of spdif output. > > > > I read a post issued _before_ the latest release about spdif enabled > > > > only in the cvs version, but lacking in the last release, I suppose > > > > there is some problem with it... > > > > > > > > what is the current status of the spdif for the intel 8x0 chipset?
> > > it's depending on ac97 codec, but in general it should work. > > What version is needed? I just install the latest stable, 0.9.6 and the > > spdif doesn't show in alsamixer, or maybe it shows but with a name I don't > > recognize... > try the cvs version. there are many fixes. > > also note that spdif won't work on OSS emulation. > but the program like xine should work fine. I tried it last night, but it did not work. I still don't hav any spdif output. When running : mplayer -ao alsa9:spdif audiodump.wav I get the following errors : Playing audiodump.wav Audio file detected. ==================================================================== Opening audio decoder: [pcm] Uncompressed PCM audio decoder AUDIO: 44100 Hz, 2 ch, 16 bit (0x10), ratio: 176400->176400 (1411.2 kbit) Selected audio codec: [pcm] afm:pcm (Uncompressed PCM) ==================================================================== Checking audio filter chain for 44100Hz/2ch/16bit -> 44100Hz/2ch/16bit... AF_pre: af format: 2 bps, 2 ch, 44100 hz, little endian signed int AF_pre: 44100Hz 2ch Signed 16-bit (Little-Endian) alsa-init: testing and bugreports are welcome. alsa-init: requested format: 44100 Hz, 2 channels, Signed 16-bit (Little- Endian) alsa-init: soundcard set to spdif ALSA lib pcm_hw.c:1055:(snd_pcm_hw_open) open /dev/snd/pcmC0D1p failed: No such device alsa-init: playback open error: No such device Could not open/initialize audio device -> no sound. Audio: no sound Video: no video but /proc/asound/card0/ac97# is : Capabilities : DAC resolution : 20-bit ADC resolution : 18-bit 3D enhancement : Realtek 3D Stereo Enhancement Current setup Mic gain : +0dB [+0dB] POP path : pre 3D Sim. stereo : off 3D enhancement : off Loudness : off Mono output : MIX Mic select : Mic1 ADC/DAC loopback : off Extended ID : codec=0 rev=1 AMAP LDAC SDAC CDAC DSA=0 SPDIF DRA VRA Extended status : SPCV LDAC SDAC CDAC SPDIF=3/4 VRA PCM front DAC : 48000Hz PCM Surr DAC : 48000Hz PCM LFE DAC : 48000Hz PCM ADC : 48000Hz SPDIF Control : Consumer PCM Copyright Category=0x0 Generation=0 Rate=48kHz I have no idea where it can come from. I am a newbie concerning Linux sound Thanks in advance ! ------------------------------------------------------- This sf.net email is sponsored by:ThinkGeek Welcome to geek heaven. http://thinkgeek.com/sf _______________________________________________ Alsa-user mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/alsa-user